Encyclopedia of Jews in the Islamic World

by Norman Stillman

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Covers Jewish history, religion and culture in Muslim lands, particularly in the late medieval, early modern and modern periods.

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Choice Outstanding Academic Title (2011)

AJL Judaica Reference & Bibliography Award (Award – Reference – 2011)

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Genres: Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, History
DDC/MDS: 297 — Religion Other religions Islam
LCC: DS135 .L4 .E53 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Asia History of Asia Israel (Palestine). The Jews Jews outside of Palestine
BISAC: REL RELIGION Judaism General

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